| 单词 | over-the-top |
| 释义 | over-the-top (once / 24522 pages) adj Use the adjective over-the-top to describe something that's excessive or exaggerated, like the over-the-top birthday party your uncle threw for his two year-old, complete with ponies, clowns, and a chocolate fountain. When something goes way beyond what's expected, it's over-the-top. Your sister's outfit can be described as over-the-top if she is wearing a sequinned dress, a feather boa, and a black silk top hat. The gift you give your fourth grade teacher is also over-the-top if it's two tickets to a Broadway play and a diamond ring. When something's over-the-top, it's a little outrageous. WORD FAMILYover-the-top USAGE EXAMPLESThese days, homeowners do not need an excuse like an over-the-top car to redo their garages. New York Times(Dec 26, 2016) This is an over-the-top event, stuffed with more than a dozen performers. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) Even with over-the-top food and party favors that cost about a month’s local wages, everyone here seemed dreadfully bored. Seattle Times(Dec 21, 2016) adj far more than usual or expected it was an over-the-top experience Syn extraordinary, sinful immoderate beyond reasonable limits |
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